Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Thursday 25th April 2024. The PUNCH: Prices of essential food items have gone up by at least 30 per cent between December and April in at least eight states, according to surveys by our correspondents. The development has made consumers groan, saying the hikes in the prices of goods have affected their budgets. Vanguard: There are strong indications that the power supply crisis plaguing the country may persist for a longer time as Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, and t ..read more

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has announced the suspension of the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air. This development was announced in a statement on Wednesday evening by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Naija News reports that this action was taken following an incident where a Dana Air plane from Abuja veered off the runway at Lagos airport and into a nearby field within 24 hours. The aircraft, with registration number 5N BKI, was reportedly carrying 83 passengers, all of whom and the crew members safely disembarked. Emergency responders and regulatory agencies ..read more

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Naija News reported earlier that Tinubu has approved the commencement of the Consumer Credit Scheme. According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the scheme aims to increase Nigerians’ access to essential goods and services by enabling them to make pivotal purchases on credit and pay over time. Ngelale also explained that the initiative is directed at ..read more

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched the Eko Cares Initiative, a socio-economic intervention program aimed at tackling the country’s economic challenges. Naija News understands that the initial phase of the initiative is set to benefit more than 500,000 households. Beneficiaries of the program come from all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. During the launch event, Governor Sanwo-Olu cautioned representatives from the councils against withholding the items, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to improving the ..read more

Residents of Gombe State are grappling with the consequences of an extended power outage that has now lasted over 48 hours, following the vandalism of four major transmission towers. Naija News reports that the disruption, which began on Tuesday, has also affected parts of Yola and Jos, creating widespread discomfort and escalating costs for the locals. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the outage was triggered when four towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV transmission line, specifically towers 288 through 291, were compromised. The incident was first noticed when the line ..read more

Liverpool’s hope of winning another English Premier League before manager Jurgen Klopp’s departure has suffered a significant setback following their woeful defeat to Everton. Naija News reports that the Reds were beaten 2-0 by Everton at the Goodison Park on Wednesday night. While still in second place in the table, Liverpool is now three points behind Arsenal, with Manchester City in third place with two games in hand. Yesterday at Goodison Park, the first goal of the match was scored by Everton in the 27th minute. Jarrad Branthwaite capitalized on a rebound inside the box and skillfully fi ..read more

More than twelve residents of Okuama-Ewu community in Delta State have succumbed to hunger, sickness, and snake bites after being trapped in forests following a military operation in the community. Naija News reports that the operation, initiated in response to the killing of 17 soldiers, has left the riverine community in a state of dire isolation since last month. In response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, inaugurated an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) management committee tasked with coordinating the rehabilitation and resettlement of the ..read more

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State is poised to conduct its gubernatorial primary election today, Thursday, ahead of the state’s governorship election slated for November 16, 2024. Naija News reports that seven aspirants will vie for the party’s ticket in the primary, and 627 delegates are expected to participate in the voting process. The contenders include prominent figures such as a former deputy governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi; a former Secretary General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Chief Olusola Ebiseni; and a former member of the House of Representatives ..read more

Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernandez, has decided not to leave the club this summer, as he had previously announced in February. Naija News reports that the revelation came after a crucial meeting on Wednesday night between Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, and sporting director Deco. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared the news on his X page, detailing the outcome of the discussions that led to Xavi’s change of heart. Romano posted, “BREAKING: Xavi has decided to change his mind and STAY as Barcelona manager! After tonight’s meeting and Laporta insisting for him to stay, Xavi a ..read more

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office sealed the Victoria Island office of Carrillion Construction on Wednesday for unauthorized sewage disposal into the public drainage system. Naija News reports that the state Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the enforcement action in a post on X, stating that the office building located at Plot 10b, T.F. Kuboye Street, Oniru extension was found using a pumping machine to discharge untreated sewage directly into the public drains, an act which contravenes state environmental regulations. “Lagos State Wastewater Management Of ..read more